HB4803 SFA Maynard 3-2 #1

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Senator Maynard moved to amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

CHAPTER 29. MISCELLANEOUS BOARDS AND OFFICERS.

ARTICLE 3C. CERTIFICATION OF ELECTRICAL INSPECTORS.

§29-3C-3. Certification of electrical inspectors required.

After January 1, 2003, no electrical inspections may be performed, offered or engaged in for compensation or hire within the State of West Virginia by any person who is not certified pursuant to this article: Provided, That any person who is employed by this state or any subdivision of this state and who in the normal course of his or her business conducts electrical inspections may perform electrical inspections as within the scope of his or her employment without certification pursuant to this article. Notwithstanding any other provision of this code to the contrary, any electrical building code inspector shall be considered an electrical inspector.

§29-3C-5. Denial of license; suspension and revocation of license.

The State Fire Marshal shall deny certification to any applicant, except those exempt under §29-3C-3 of this code, who:

(1) Fails to establish that he or she holds any other required qualifications for certification established pursuant to rules promulgated pursuant to section four of this article; or

(2) Is not a licensed master journeyman or master electrician in accordance with rules promulgated pursuant to section four of this article.

Adopted

Rejected